Book Two, Chapter 24 Summary

Rolf has taken over the driving. He is driving recklessly. Miriam tells him to stop before he harms the unborn baby. He slows abruptly and ends up with a front wheel puncture. They decide to take the car off the road to fix it. When they do they find a gate that leads into a paddock.

The battery of the torch dies when they are trying to change the wheel. They will have to stay camped in the clump of trees in the paddock overnight. Theo expects Rolf to be angry, but he accepts their situation.

Book Two, Chapter 24 Analysis

This chapter shows two sides to Rolf. His anger causes them to get a flat tire, but when they realize they are stuck for the night he is diplomatic. He says they may as well eat and get some...